Explore Broward County with Kids: Fun Things to Do!

Are you a new neighbor in the area? or thinking of moving to Broward County? Are you looking for the best things to do with kids in South Florida?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck! Broward County is home to a wide range of activities to keep the entire family entertained. From outdoor adventures to indoor fun, there’s something for everyone. So please keep reading for our picks of the best Broward County activities for families with young children!

1. Broward County Water Parks 

Water parks are the perfect place to cool down during the hot summer months. Broward County is home to several water parks, including:

-C.B. Smith’s Paradise Cove

There’s so much to see and do at C.B. Smith’s Paradise Cove, starting with Sharky’s Lagoon, an interactive water playground for all ages. This area has an 18-inch-deep pool and three waterslides ranging from 83 feet to 125 feet.

Parrot’s Point is a water playground for ages five and under with a 12-inch-deep pool and two small waterslides to keep younger visitors safely entertained. You’ll also want to check out Crazy Creek, the 410-foot-long meandering tube ride with surprise splashes along the way.

Older school-aged children and teenagers may be eager to explore Paradise Pipeline, which features four five-story-tall waterslides offering corkscrew rides ending in a four-foot-deep plunge pool. The 32-inch wide-open body slides vary from 395 feet to 430 feet, while 400 gallons of water per minute move riders down the falls for an exhilarating experience. Riders must be confident swimmers at least 42 inches tall and less than 250 pounds.

-Quiet Waters ​Splash Adventure

If you’re looking for a safe space to take little ones for summer fun, Quiet Waters Splash Adventure is ideal. This interactive children’s water playground features slides, tunnels, turn valves, water curtains, wheels, and levers, not to mention a huge bucket that fills and empties onto the playground below. 

The pool depth ranges from zero at its edges to 12 inches at its deepest point, and lifeguards are always on duty during opening hours. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age.

-T.Y. Park’s Castaway Island

Just minutes from busy I-95, T.Y. Park is named after the Seminole term for “meeting or gathering place” that attracts walkers, picnickers, and athletes. The park is home to a campground and Castaway Island, with two water playgrounds and a swimming lagoon for parents and kids in Broward County.

2. Camping in Broward County

Camping remains one of America’s top outdoor vacation activities, as it’s a great way to get close to nature and spend time with family. In fact, the Outdoor Foundation reports that an average of 40 million Americans go camping annually, or roughly 14 percent of the population. 

These numbers have stayed relatively stable for several years, so there are a lot of happy campers across the country.

If you want to experience the joys of camping for yourself, there are campgrounds in five different areas of beautiful Broward County:

• C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines
• Easterlin Park in Oakland Park 
• Markham Park & Target Range in Sunrise 
• Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach 
• T.Y. Park in Hollywood 

3. Broward County Biking

Who rides bicycles? According to one recent survey sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, at least 57 million people ride bikes, or approximately 27 percent of the population aged 16 and up. Another survey, this one conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, found that 41 percent of people ride for exercise/health and 37 percent ride bikes recreationally.

The good news for local bikers is that more than a dozen Broward County parks offer paths for recreational bicycling:

• Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome 
• C.B. Smith Park 
• Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium 
• Everglades Holiday Park
• Hollywood North Beach Park
• Markham Park
• Plantation Heritage Park
• Quiet Waters Park
• Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park
• Tradewinds Park & Stables
• Tree Tops Park
• T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park
• Vista View Park ​
• West Lake Park

4. Special Adventures in the Everglades

Enjoy an amazing Everglades adventure with an airboat ride, alligator show, fishing, birding, kayaking, or nature walk, all available in local Broward County parks.

The Everglades is the only subtropical wilderness in the United States. This vast area of sawgrass, marshes, mangroves, and hammocks extends from the Kissimmee River west of Orlando to Florida Bay at the state’s southern tip. The unique Everglades ecosystem is home to many plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth.

If you want to know more about unique adventures in the Everglades, view details here.

5. Broward County After-School Programs 

Broward County parks offer a wide range of after-school programs for children. These programs provide a supervised and organized environment where children can participate in homework assistance, arts and crafts, sports and games, STEM activities, special outings, and more.

For more information on the after-school programs offered at Broward County parks, please visit the official county website.

Best Things to Do with Kids in Broward County

Life in Broward County is tough to beat, especially when you can find plenty of fun activities to do with your kids, from great adventures in the Everglades to robotics learning and so much more. 

Come and live in Broward County because we have the best for you and your family – and if you need any help moving, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our trusted movers at King Moving & Storage!